Report reveals heated words in Casa Pia v Benfica, sparks controversy | OneFootball

The draw between Benfica and Casa Pia was marked by a tense moment near the substitutes' benches. The incident involved Marco Aurélio Santos, football director of the Geese, and Pedro Machado, assistant to the team managed by José Mourinho. The situation was ultimately described in referee Hélder Carvalho’s report.

According to the disciplinary document, the exchange of words began when one of those involved left the technical area. The report states that Pedro Machado allegedly tried to take the ball from the hands of the Casa Pia official. At that moment, strong language was recorded: "Give me the f...ing ball, for f...’s sake!".

The response came immediately, with Marco Aurélio Santos reacting. According to the same report, the Casa Pia official replied: "What do you want, f...? Go sit down!". The document adds that the episode ended up creating "a moment of conflict between several members of the technical benches".

The Disciplinary Board fined both individuals, with different amounts. Marco Aurélio Santos was sanctioned 1,428 euros, while Pedro Machado received a fine of 2,040 euros. Even so, the Casa Pia official’s defense challenged the version presented.

In the argument, it was stated that "the facts described do not correspond to reality" and that the official had reacted to provocation. However, the Disciplinary Board upheld the decision, concluding that "as no evidence was submitted to undermine the probative value of the referee’s report, the facts described are confirmed".

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